Making the world a little sweeter one pastry tip at at time.
Nestle Toll House has resumed production and delivery of their refrigerated cookie doughs, that was shelved due to an outbreak of food borne illnesses. Here is their official press release:http://www.verybestbaking.com/products/tollhouse/dough/recall-08182009.pdf How will know if you are buying the new or old stuff? The new packaging …read more
From Gourmetgiftbaskets.com, a new world record. What did it take to break the record? A cupcake that weighed in at a hefty 1,224 lbs. using 4,890 lbs. worth of ingredients. Read more from their site, including pictures and videos of the event:http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Guinness-World-Record-Cupcake.asp All proceeds from …read more
From the Sweentener Users Association, a group who represents companies that use sugar and sweeteners in their business, there is a fear that we will run out of sugar by the end of the next fiscal year 9-30-2010 if more import quotas are allowed to help alleviate the shortage. This from a recent headline from Food Business News.
Flip side: According to recent news on Reuters, the American Sugar Alliance, the group representing American beet and corn farmers, that claim isn’t true and more imports may do more harm than good.
Read up on both sides of the issue directly from the source:
BakeMark has come out with a new filling: Westco Peanutless Peanut Butter Flavored Filling. Transfat free. Not sure how this tastes or performs, but would mean possible sales to those who are allergic to peanuts and desire peanut butter-based desserts and pastries. For more info:http://www.yourbakemark.com/featured-products/peanutless-peanut-butter-flavored-filling.html
Surplus to the Ongoing Operations of General Mills Operations., Inc: From Schneider Industries.http://www.schneiderind.com/auction_detail.php?id=116841Link has pictures of all the items, event info, directions, contact info, etc. Online auction begins Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 10:00 AM CT at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Maple …read more
From The California Raisin Marketing Board, contest for America’s best raisin bread.
Information on the contest and application form:
http://www.loveyourraisins.com/professionals/manufacturing/baking/
What they are looking for: professional and commercial bakers to come up with a raisin bread recipe that can be marketed or commercialized. What they need as far as recipes: all must be in baker’s percentages and pictures of the finished loaf (including cross sections). Prizes are great: 12 winners will get a 5-day trip include to CA, visiting such places as Yosemite, San Joaquin Valley, CIA Napa – to take place Spring ’10. 30 finalists will receive recognition. The direct link to the application, including full rules, eligibility and dates:
http://www.loveyourraisins.com/downloads/ABRBC_application_2009.pdf
And if you think raisin bread is b-o-r-i-n-g, check out the .pdf file of Artisan Raisin Breads
http://www.calraisins.org/images/pdf/PonsfordBakingBrochure.pdf developed by Craig Ponsford using California raisins. The Sweet Potato Bread with Raisins is one I want to try.
Good Luck!
Renee.
Here is a link to CNN Health regarding news about what researchers found at University of Rochester Medical Center. News was injecting lab rats with BBG – Brilliant Blue G – the same color used to dye the blue M&Ms we all eat (well, those …read more
eBakeryShow International 2009Via live webcast, visit a trade show booth, interact with people and read literature from vendors. September 16 2009 itinerary: times ET2009 Trends 9 amMarketing ideas from Pillsbury 10:30 amFall/Winter wedding cake program from Ambrosia Bakery, Baton Rouge 12 pmGelato 101 1:30 pmCommon …read more
Bakery for sale – Ontario. Specilizing in Persian/Middle Eastern Bakeries.
More pictures/real estate agent/address/mls number/etc:
http://www.crworks.com/partner/properties/newfeaturen2.asp?targetprop=1226842&id_Person=95559
Scientists are looking for women for their chocolate study: to see if specially formulated Belgium chocolate can reduce the risk for heart disease. Targeted women within a certain age group are being sought to eat two bars a day, or a placebo, for a whole …read more